What kind of home is 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD last change hands?

36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD last sold for £675,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £425,000 in October 2012, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2012 and September 2024, 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD rose from £425,000 to £675,000, a change of £250,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

The current EPC rating for 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (1,744 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME8 7HD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD use?

The latest EPC at 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD in?

36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD sits in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham. It falls within the ME8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

Police records around 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (291% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

The closest primary school to 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is Thames View Primary School (472m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rainham Mark Grammar School (556m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

The closest bus stop to 36 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is Danson Way, 184m away. The nearest rail option is Rainham (Kent) Rail Station, 852m away.

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36 Cranford Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

162 m²

1744 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 36 Cranford Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

36 Cranford Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME8 7HD). It has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (around 1744 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£387/sq ft) was about 64.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Sold September 2024 for £675,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
Cul-de-sacYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromB82toC78

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 36 Cranford Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

36 Cranford Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

36 Cranford Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£639,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£675,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 2024Most recent
£675,000
+58.8%over 11 years
1 October 2012
£425,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME8 7HD: £610,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in ME8 7HD

On the street

Versus other Cranford Close homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 36 Cranford Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,167

Street avg £2,958

Strongly above

Floor Area

162 m²

Street avg 140 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Gillingham district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Danson Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Thames View Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME8 7HD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME8 7HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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